In Naples and Marco Island;
The stylish coastal resort of Naples, often referred to as 'the finest town in Florida', is a wonderful place to stay, filled with gourmet restaurants and attractive pedestrian-friendly streets.
In a nutshell
On your first day, take the Naples Trolley tour to get your bearings and visit key places of interest. If the outdoor life appeals, Marco Island will seem like a dream come true! This pristine island, situated on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, not to mention extensive bird and nature sanctuaries.
Getting there
Flight Details - You fly direct non-stop to Miami international airport from Heathrow with award-winning Virgin Atlantic. Flights to Fort Myers via Atlanta with Delta Air Lines are available at a supplement from £75 return per adult.
Flight Time - Approx 10 hours to Miami. 11 hours to Fort Myers.
Distance - Approx 105-125 miles from Miami. Approx 22-57 miles from Fort Myers.
Driving Times - Marco Island and Naples are a 2 hour 30-min drive from Miami and a 1 hour 30-min drive from Fort Myers.
Handy stuff
Did you know?
...about 'Stan's' at Goodland on Marco Island? Visit on a Sun between 1.00pm-6.00pm to enjoy live music, dancing and a few strange sights! Stan is well known in these parts and visitors from afar arrive on convoys of Harley bikes.
More millionaires own property in Naples than any other city in the USA? So if it's a new husband you're looking for...
The best way to exercise in Naples? Enjoy a morning coffee and a slice of warm apple cake from one of the coffee shops on 5th Avenue, then burn off the calories running around the shops!
Additional info
Stylish Shops & Gourmet Dining
For upmarket boutiques, head to 5th Avenue with its gourmet restaurants and cafés. Third Street and the Avenues continue with the same wonderful street life and café society atmosphere. In Old Naples, art spills out on to the street and Gallery Row sells everything from glassworks to Old Masters. In restaurants, the catch of the day is always recommended and in Everglades City, enjoy stone crab at its freshest from one of the riverside fish markets.
Soak up Nature
Outdoor activities are a delight here with endless stretches of powdery, white beaches, verdant golf courses (some of our hotels have their own) and nature reserves galore - including the famous Everglades nearby. As it's oceanside and interspersed with a charming network of waterways, this town offers plenty of opportunity for water pursuits such as boating, kayaking and fishing.
Chill Out
Relax on the golf course, amidst stunning scenery or enjoy a family walk beside the ocean. There's volleyball on Lowdermilk Beach with basketball, tennis courts and softball facilities dotted along the coastline. Spot loggerhead sea turtles at Delnor-Wiggins State Park with its observation towers and indigenous vegetation. State-of-the-art spas will suit those in need of serious pampering.
Beach Indulgence
Marco Island boasts miles and miles of beautiful Gulf beaches with safe waters, ideal for children. The kids will also love spotting dolphins, as well as turtles who come to nest in warmer months. Tigertail Beach offers 31 acres of fun and is just across the lagoon from Sand Dollar Bay, one of Marco Island's favourite beach destinations and great for birdwatching. There are shelling tours, catamaran tours, kayaks, snorkelling and parasailing. Join a jet-ski expedition into the swamplands or take advantage of the spectacular sunsets on an evening cruise.
Boating and Golf
There's a wealth of top-notch 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses on Marco Island to suit both the professional and more easy-going player. Goodlands Fishing Village in the southeast corner of the island is the gateway to the pristine Florida Everglades coastal wilderness with boating and fishing in abundance. There are also plenty of restaurants here in which to relax at the end of a busy day.